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Gabon Cuisine

Africa · Central Africa

26 recipes

Signature Gabon Dishes

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Dongo-Dongo

A flavorful and hearty stew made with okra, fish, and aromatic seasonings, often served with starchy accompaniments like fufu or rice.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Dongo-Dongo with Smoked Fish

A flavorful and hearty okra and smoked fish stew, considered a precursor to gumbo. This dish highlights the use of okra and the rich flavors of smoked fish, often served with starchy accompaniments.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poisson à l'Odika

A rich and flavorful dish featuring fish cooked in a sauce made from odika, a paste derived from the seeds of the wild mango tree, which imparts a unique chocolate-like flavor. It's often prepared with local spices and served with a starchy side.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Poisson à la Sauce d'Arachide

A rich and creamy peanut butter stew featuring fish, simmered in a flavorful sauce made with groundnuts, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Poisson Braisé à l'Odika

A flavorful grilled fish dish from Gabon, marinated in a blend of spices and herbs, then slow-cooked to perfection. The Odika paste, derived from the seeds of the Andok tree, imparts a unique, slightly chocolatey flavor and rich texture to the marinade, making this a truly special dish.

Gabon·Easy·45 minutes

Poisson Braisé à la Citronnelle

Aromatic grilled or pan-fried fish infused with the bright, citrusy flavor of lemongrass. This dish highlights fresh fish, often marinated with herbs and spices, then cooked to perfection.

Gabon·Medium·50 minutes

Poisson Braisé à la Citronnelle et Gingembre

Aromatic grilled or baked fish marinated and coated with a vibrant paste of lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and spices, offering a zesty and fragrant flavor profile.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poisson Braisé aux Légumes

Grilled or baked fish marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs, served with a medley of sautéed vegetables.

Gabon·Medium·55 minutes

Poisson Braisé aux Légumes et Épices

Whole fish marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and herbs, stuffed with vegetables, and then grilled to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.

Gabon·Medium·55 minutes

Poisson en Sauce Tomate aux Épices

A flavorful fish stew made with a rich tomato base infused with a blend of aromatic Gabonese spices, creating a deeply satisfying meal.

Gabon·Medium·45 minutes

Poisson Fumé au Concombre

A unique Gabonese dish featuring smoked fish combined with cucumber in a flavorful sauce, often served with rice or fufu.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet à la Banane Plantain

A flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken cooked with ripe plantains in a rich, savory sauce, often seasoned with local spices.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Poulet à la Banane Verte

A flavorful and hearty dish featuring chicken cooked with green plantains in a rich, savory sauce, often seasoned with local spices.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour

Poulet à la Moutarde et Citron

A flavorful and tangy chicken dish featuring a marinade of mustard and lemon, often served with rice or plantains. This recipe balances the richness of chicken with the zest of lemon and the pungent kick of mustard.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Poulet au Gnemboue

A rich and savory chicken dish where chicken pieces are simmered in a creamy sauce made from ground nuts, creating a unique and comforting flavor profile.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Poulet Bicyclette

Poulet Bicyclette is a flavorful chicken dish originating from West Africa, popular in Gabon. It involves boiling chicken in a spiced broth, then marinating and grilling it to perfection. The name is thought to relate to the simplicity of its preparation, akin to riding a bicycle.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet Braisé au Gingembre et Citron

A flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in a vibrant blend of ginger, lemon, garlic, and spices, then slow-cooked over charcoal for a smoky finish.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Poulet Braisé Sauce Pistache

A flavorful dish of grilled or roasted chicken served with a rich and savory peanut sauce, often accompanied by rice or fufu.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour

Poulet Citron Gingembre

A vibrant and aromatic chicken dish featuring the zesty combination of lemon and ginger, often simmered to tender perfection.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Poulet DGou

Poulet DGou is a flavorful Gabonese chicken dish, often prepared with a rich sauce made from groundnuts (peanuts) and local spices. It's a hearty and comforting meal, typically served with rice or fufu.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet Graine

Poulet Graine is a flavorful Gabonese chicken dish cooked in a rich sauce made from ground seeds, often peanuts or sesame seeds, combined with tomatoes, onions, and spices. It's a hearty and aromatic meal, typically served with rice or fufu.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Poulet Graine Sauce

A rich and flavorful chicken stew made with ground peanuts (graine) and a blend of aromatic spices, often served with rice or fufu.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Poulet Moambe Gabonais

A rich and flavorful chicken stew made with palm nut concentrate (moambe), often served with fufu or rice. This version highlights the unique Gabonese preparation.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Poulet Nyembwe

Poulet Nyembwe, Gabon's national dish, is a rich and savory chicken stew cooked in a flavorful sauce made from palm nuts. It's known for its tender chicken and the unique, earthy taste of the nyembwe sauce.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Poulet Sauce Pistache

A rich and savory chicken dish cooked in a flavorful sauce made from ground peanuts, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish is a staple in Gabonese cuisine, often served with rice or fufu.

Gabon·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Saka Saka aux Crevettes Séchées

A staple Gabonese dish made from pounded cassava leaves, enriched with the savory depth of dried shrimp and aromatic vegetables. This hearty and flavorful dish is a cornerstone of Gabonese cuisine, often served with fufu or rice.

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